Jimmy Cliff

The Harder They Come -- Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring young singer who leaves his rural village for the city of Kingston, hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions his first day in town, he finds work with a self-righteous, bullying preacher, and an unscrupulous music mogul who exploits young hopefuls. In desperation, the simple country boy turns outlaw, at war with both the police and his rivals in the ganja trade. Ivan's dream of stardom soon becomes reality as he rises to the top of the pop charts and the most-wanted lists. This gritty, groundbreaking film brought reggae music to the international stage, made Jimmy Cliff a star worldwide, and demonstrates that music and art can change the world.

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring young singer who leaves his rural village for the city of Kingston, hoping to make a name for himself.

A tremendously funny all-star cast is assembled by director Harold Ramis ("Analyze This," "Caddyshack") to populate "Club Paradise," a free-wheeling Club Med-style resort where a sun-filled, fun-filled time is guaranteed for all. Oscar-winner Robin Williams ("Happy Feet," "Night at the Museum") runs the place -- or does it run him? -- playing host to the eccentric guests and the none-too-saner employees, not to mention the baffled locals. Featuring Oscar-honoree Peter O'Toole ("Venus," "Lawrence of Arabia"); Eugene Levy ("For Your Consideration," "A Mighty Wind"), Rick Moranis ("Little Shop of Horrors," "Ghostbusters"), Andrea Martin ("The Producers," "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"), '60s supermodel Twiggy ("The Blues Brothers"), "Saturday Night Live" alumni Mary Gross ("A Might Wind"), Robin Duke ("Multiplicity") and Brian Doyle-Murray ("Groundhog Day"), and reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, whose music provides the beat to the island fun.

It's anything but paradise for a young woman whose world slowly begins to come apart in this grim drama. Julie Rogers, living an unhappy life with her dysfunctional family, meets handsome louse Danny Burke, who puts her on the path that sends her life spiraling downward. From her arrest in a gambling house raid she's forced to become a dancer at the notorious Paradise Club, and when Danny reenters her life, her fate is sealed in this moody drama of crime and tragedy

An ex-Chicago fireman uses a sizable disability settlement to transform a remote island watering hole into a lucrative tourist waterland.

An ex-Chicago fireman uses a sizable disability settlement to transform a remote island watering hole into a lucrative tourist waterland.

It's anything but paradise for a young woman whose world slowly begins to come apart in this grim drama. Julie Rogers, living an unhappy life with her dysfunctional family, meets handsome louse Danny Burke, who puts her on the path that sends her life spiraling downward. From her arrest in a gambling house raid she's forced to become a dancer at the notorious Paradise Club, and when Danny reenters her life, her fate is sealed in this moody drama of crime and tragedy

Jack Moniker, a Chicago fireman injured in the line of duty, who uses his disability money to open up a run-down Caribbean resort. While the tourists are shindig around Jack's resort, a revolution is brewing on the island.

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring young singer who leaves his rural village for the city of Kingston, hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions his first day in town, he finds work with a self-righteous, bullying preacher, and an unscrupulous music mogul who exploits young hopefuls. In desperation, the simple country boy turns outlaw, at war with both the police and his rivals in the ganja trade. Ivan's dream of stardom soon becomes reality as he rises to the top of the pop charts and the most-wanted lists. This gritty, groundbreaking film brought reggae music to the international stage, made Jimmy Cliff a star worldwide, and demonstrates that music and art can change the world.

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring young singer who leaves his rural village for the city of Kingston, hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions his first day in town, he finds work with a self-righteous, bullying preacher, and an unscrupulous music mogul who exploits young hopefuls. In desperation, the simple country boy turns outlaw, at war with both the police and his rivals in the ganja trade. Ivan's dream of stardom soon becomes reality as he rises to the top of the pop charts and the most-wanted lists. This gritty, groundbreaking film brought reggae music to the international stage, made Jimmy Cliff a star worldwide, and demonstrates that music and art can change the world.

This gritty, groundbreaking film brought reggae music to the international stage, made Jimmy Cliff a star worldwide, and demonstrates that music and art can change the world.

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring young singer who leaves his rural village for the city of Kingston, hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions his first day in town, he finds work with a self-righteous, bullying preacher, and an unscrupulous music mogul who exploits young hopefuls. In desperation, the simple country boy turns outlaw, at war with both the police and his rivals in the ganja trade. Ivan's dream of stardom soon becomes reality as he rises to the top of the pop charts and the most-wanted lists. This gritty, groundbreaking film brought reggae music to the international stage, made Jimmy Cliff a star worldwide, and demonstrates that music and art can change the world.